Side by side comparison: Hoka Speedgoat 7 vs On Cloudultra 3

Hoka Speedgoat 7
HokaSpeedgoat 7

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

9.0

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$165$290$266$218$193

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 10Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding technical stability
Excellent grip on all surfaces
Soft, responsive cushioning
Tongue may irritate some
No rock plate

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
WeightNA
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Elite technical trail shoe with superb stability, grip, and comfort for demanding terrain.

On Cloudultra 3
OnCloudultra 3

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$190$169$155$127$113

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 6Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent durability
Breathable, protective upper
Limited energy return
Snug midfoot fit
Average grip on technical terrain

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight295 g (men's EU 44)
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable trail shoe excelling on moderate terrain; less suited for technical trails.

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